Subtract 21/32 from 7/9
79 - 2132 is 35288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
79 = 7 × 329 × 32 = 224288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2132 = 21 × 932 × 9 = 189288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224288 - 189288 = 224 - 189288 = 35288
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